Overtime Pay in Oregon
State-specific overview · Employment Law
Oregon requires overtime pay for hours over 10 daily or 40 weekly, whichever triggers first.
How Oregon treats Overtime Pay
Oregon's overtime law is more generous than federal law, requiring 1.5 times the regular rate for hours exceeding 10 in a day or 40 in a week. Employees receive overtime on the first qualifying threshold met. Oregon also has a higher minimum wage than the federal rate, which affects overtime calculations. Premium pay rates increase annually based on inflation.
The general definition of Overtime Pay
Compensation at an increased rate for hours worked beyond the standard workweek, typically 1.5 times the regular wage.
Overtime pay is extra compensation that employers must provide when employees work more than a certain number of hours per week, usually 40 hours. Under federal law, overtime must be paid at one and a half times the employee's regular hourly rate (called "time and a half"). Some states require overtime for hours over 8 in a single day or for the seventh consecutive day worked. Certain employees, like managers and salaried professionals, may be exempt from overtime requirements. Employers who fail to pay overtime owe back wages plus penalties.
Read the full Overtime Pay entry →This page is a plain-English reference and is not legal advice. State laws change frequently. For specific situations consult a licensed attorney in Oregon.